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Norfolk Karl Stefan, NE Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Norfolk Karl Stefan, Nebraska has an average annual temperature of 49°F and a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 27.0", including 29.9" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

49°F (10°C)

Avg High

61°F

Avg Low

38°F

Annual Precip

27.0"

Annual Snow

29.9"

Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

49°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

27.0"

Plus 29.9" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Norfolk Karl Stefan) 62.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Norfolk Karl Stefan area.

Warming context for Norfolk Karl Stefan

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Norfolk Karl Stefan captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 33°F (0°C) 12°F (-11°C) 22°F (-5°C)
February 37°F (3°C) 16°F (-9°C) 26°F (-3°C)
March 50°F (10°C) 26°F (-3°C) 38°F (3°C)
April 61°F (16°C) 37°F (3°C) 49°F (9°C)
May 72°F (22°C) 48°F (9°C) 60°F (16°C)
June 82°F (28°C) 59°F (15°C) 70°F (21°C)
July 86°F (30°C) 63°F (17°C) 75°F (24°C)
August 84°F (29°C) 61°F (16°C) 72°F (22°C)
September 77°F (25°C) 51°F (11°C) 64°F (18°C)
October 64°F (18°C) 38°F (3°C) 51°F (10°C)
November 48°F (9°C) 25°F (-4°C) 37°F (3°C)
December 36°F (2°C) 16°F (-9°C) 26°F (-4°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.6"

Snow: 6.9"

6.1 days with precipitation

February 0.8"

Snow: 6.1"

6.2 days with precipitation

March 1.4"

Snow: 4.5"

7.6 days with precipitation

April 2.7"

Snow: 2.3"

9.6 days with precipitation

May 4.0"

11.8 days with precipitation

June 4.4"

10.8 days with precipitation

July 3.0"

9.2 days with precipitation

August 3.5"

9.3 days with precipitation

September 2.4"

7.8 days with precipitation

October 2.1"

Snow: 0.8"

7.4 days with precipitation

November 1.2"

Snow: 3.2"

5.7 days with precipitation

December 0.8"

Snow: 6.1"

6.0 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 5

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 30

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,623

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

907

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 72% 10.3
February 68% 11.5
March 61% 12.4
April 60% 11.6
May 65% 10.0
June 68% 9.4
July 70% 8.4
August 69% 9.1
September 63% 10.0
October 63% 10.6
November 70% 10.7
December 74% 10.6

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Norfolk Karl Stefan, NE

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Norfolk Karl Stefan, Nebraska as a location with an annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00014941, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Norfolk Karl Stefan receives roughly 27.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 29.9 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 5. For energy use, 6,623 heating degree days and 907 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Norfolk Karl Stefan scores 62/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Norfolk Karl Stefan, NE?
The average annual temperature in Norfolk Karl Stefan, Nebraska is 49°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Norfolk Karl Stefan get?
Norfolk Karl Stefan receives 27.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 29.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Norfolk Karl Stefan?
Norfolk Karl Stefan has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Norfolk Karl Stefan?
Growing season data is not available for Norfolk Karl Stefan.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Norfolk Karl Stefan?
Norfolk Karl Stefan has 6,623 heating degree days and 907 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Norfolk Karl Stefan climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00014941. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014941. For informational purposes only.

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